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Defendants claim innocence in allegations of public corruption

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Balch & Bingham partners Joel Gilbert and Steve McKinney were indicted by a federal grand jury along with Drummond Company, Inc. Vice President David Roberson for six counts of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering in an alleged conspiracy to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from expanding the … Continued
September 29, 2017

More corruption indictments expected Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama on Wednesday announced a noon press conference for Thursday. According to his defense counsel, charges are expected tomorrow against Joel Gilbert, a partner at Birmingham law firm Balch & Bingham LLP, in connection legal services he provided his client … Continued
September 27, 2017

The End of Robert Bentley: Part III

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The end for Robert Bentley came several times in his final 48 hours as Governor. Sources close to the Governor, including two who were present for portions of the negotiations that ultimately led to his resignation, said Bentley backed away from agreements to resign twice between mid-afternoon Saturday and … Continued
April 14, 2017

The End of Robert Bentley: Part II

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is fairly obvious by now that Robert Bentley was awful at concealing an affair. He accidentally sent an “I love you Rebekah” text to his wife, Diane. He got caught on a recording make a phone call to his mistress – twice. He didn’t know his iPad was … Continued
April 13, 2017

Gov. Robert Bentley reaches agreement to resign

By Josh Moon and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley has agreed to resign later today, several sources have confirmed to The Alabama Political Reporter. The Governor reached an agreement with State lawmakers and Law Enforcement officials early Monday morning to step down. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. Bentley’s … Continued
April 10, 2017

Sharman’s report includes shocking allegations of witness intimidation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, April 7, 2017, House Judiciary Committee Special Counsel Jack Sharman released his investigative report on the possible impeachment of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). The Sharman report was lengthy; but there was little in there that avid readers of The Alabama Political Reporter did not already know. … Continued
April 10, 2017

Marsh Says: “This has gone on long enough” and urges Bentley to resign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 6, 2017, US Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) called on embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to resign in the aftermath of a damning finding by the Alabama Ethics Commission on Wednesday that Bentley probably committed four class B felonies consisting of one ethics violation … Continued
April 7, 2017

Governor’s Attorney Seeks to Suppress Sharman Report

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, April 4, 2017 attorney Ross Garber who is representing Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) in his impending impeachment hearings before the House Judiciary Committee, spoke with members of the press, including the Alabama Political Reporter., at the Alabama Statehouse. Garber has issues with the procedures outlined by Judiciary Committee Special Counsel … Continued
April 5, 2017

Zeigler: “It’s Now or Never” on Bentley Impeachment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, April 2017, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) suggested that the theme song for the investigation of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) should be: “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley. Zeigler said that, “The probes of Gov. Robert Bentley will come to a head in April and … Continued
April 4, 2017